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LOT 1795
Medieval and Later Bronze Artefact Collection
CIRCA 14TH-19TH CENTURY A.D.
7/8 - 3 in. (516 grams total, 22-78 mm).
Including a scabbard chape, curtain-pull, hooked fastener, belt and harness fittings and other items; many of these objects are published in the Detector Finds book series. [29, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the collection of the famous author, writer and speaker, Gordon Bailey, Essex, UK; formed since 1968.
LiteratureCf. Bailey, G., Detector Finds, Witham, 1999, p.88, for harness fittings.
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Medieval Lead Weight Group
12th-15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
Including one a truncated cone with vertical ribbing, a square-section wedge with reserved 'T' to underside, and other types; two with typed collector's note. 976 grams total, 43-69 mm
Ex Simmons Gallery, 1990s. Accompanied by two typed information slips. -
Medieval Lead Pilgrim's Holy Water Ampula
14th-15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £59
With lateral loop handles and low-relief reserved rosette to one face of the bulb, concentric rings design to the reverse. 46.7 grams, 48 mm
From the collection of the famous author, writer and speaker, Gordon Bailey, Essex, UK; formed since 1968. -
Large Medieval Silver Gilt Fede Ring with Magical Symbols
15th-16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £364
Comprising a square-section shank and bezel formed as two clasped hands; hatched band to each cuff; punched markings to the outer face, pseudo-script or amuletic in purpose. 2.97 grams, 23.51 mm overall, 20.58 mm internal diameter (approximate size British U, USA 10, Europe 22.52, Japan 21)
From the collection of the famous author, writer and speaker, Gordon Bailey, Essex, UK; formed since 1968.
